2 definitions by Gordonio
Generic word used in Scottish slang in all manner of situations. Most commonly used in reaction to something unbelievable, or simply when no other reaction seems suitable.
by Gordonio September 4, 2006
schmerzelkender (pronounced shmer-zil-ken-dur) is a word commonly used in place of a profanity. Most common substitute is the 4 letter one starting 'sh', especially useful when you have dropped a wardrobe on your toe in front of your mother - see example 1.
Once proficient in the ways of schmerzelkender, it's most effective as a way of insulting people without them knowing - see example 2 (note - this will not work on someone who speaks German)
Once proficient in the ways of schmerzelkender, it's most effective as a way of insulting people without them knowing - see example 2 (note - this will not work on someone who speaks German)
Example 1
Mother: "Careful up those stairs"
*thump*
You: "AAAAAAAAH, SHHHH...merzelkender"
Example 2
Idiot: "So when that drill bit doesn't fit in that lathe, do you know what that means?"
You: "Yup, schmerzelkender"
Idiot: "What?"
You: "It's the German word for exactly what you said"
Idiot: "Oh. OK..."
Mother: "Careful up those stairs"
*thump*
You: "AAAAAAAAH, SHHHH...merzelkender"
Example 2
Idiot: "So when that drill bit doesn't fit in that lathe, do you know what that means?"
You: "Yup, schmerzelkender"
Idiot: "What?"
You: "It's the German word for exactly what you said"
Idiot: "Oh. OK..."
by Gordonio August 1, 2006